The bar chart compares the proportion of citizens aged 65 and over in Canada, Germany, and the UK in 1980 and 2000, alongside projected figures for 2030.
Overall, it is clear that all three countries are expected to experience a continuous upward trend in the share of elderly people over the entire period. While Germany consistently had and is forecasted to retain the highest percentage of seniors, the UK had the lowest proportion in 1980, but Canada is projected to have the smallest share by 2030.
Looking at the details, in 1980, the percentage of seniors in Germany stood at approximately 15%, which was higher than in Canada (10%) and the UK (just under 15%). Over the next 20 years, Germany’s figure increased steadily to nearly 20%. Similarly, Canada experienced a gradual rise to around 13%, whereas the proportion of elderly citizens in the UK remained relatively stable at nearly 15%.
From 2000 onwards, the growth in all three nations is projected to become noticeably steeper. By 2030, the share of people aged 65 and above in Germany is expected to reach a peak of around 25%. Canada’s elderly population will climb sharply to approximately 21%, passing the UK, where the figure is forecasted to increase slightly to just over 20%.